When it comes to Auto Auctions, getting in the door is one thing, but staying is a whole new set of challenges. For this special live recorded episode of the Fast Talking Podcast hosts Andy Imholte and Peter Gehres are joined by auto auctioneers Michael Riggins, Joseph Mast, Michael Chambers, and Bobby D. Ehlert. This amazing panel breaks down their process and what they recommend others to sustain a successful auto auction career.
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The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
Breaking into the Automobile Auction Industry can be a challenge, but there are some techniques that work better than others. For this special live recorded episode of the Fast Talking Podcast hosts Andy Imholte and Peter Gehres are joined by auto auctioneers Michael Riggins, Joseph Mast, Michael Chambers, and Bobby D. Ehlert. This amazing panel breaks down their process and what they recommend others do to get into the business.
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The World Automobile Auctioneers Professional Association
The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
Competition can sharpen our skills raise the quality of those who choose to participate. It is no different for auctioneers. For this episode we sit down with 2003 World Automobile Auctioneers Champion and 2006 International Auctioneers Champion John Nichols. He shares his thoughts how competing lead to work and his #1 tip for competitors.
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Global Auction Guide
The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
Final competition in the triple crown of auctioneering was held at the 2016 National Auctioneers Association Conference and Show in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As in years past, 1 woman and 1 man were crowned champions and this episode shares the results. Along with the International Junior Auctioneer Champion, Sportsmanship, and Rising Star award many people took home hardware this year.
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The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
Ten years from now a Jeopardy answer will be, "This 2016 mobile app broke all known records in its first 10 days." The question of course is: "What is Pokemon Go?" In this episode PJ Fanberg and Mike Imholte join Andy to help explain this addicting game and the amazing potential it has for anyone looking to up traffic to a physical location.
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The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
One of the best ways to secure business is to become an expert in a specific type of property, but are you taking on risks when you add a level of expertise? In this episode Andy is joined by returning guest, and attorney George Michak to discuss how expertise can be a double edged sword, and how to wield it.
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Global Auction Guide
The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
High dollar equipment auctions can be a very attractive area to specialize, but the key to success is expertise. For this episode Andy talks with Dustin Rogers from CAT Auction Services and Iron Planet, and they discuss the many ways to break into this lucrative specialty, and where to focus your attention to find success.
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The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
The face of the a great brand may be the logo, but there is an entire body behind that face that give the logo the power to make a statement. Today Andy sits down with Chris Rasmus to discuss brand/identity guides. Breaking down his process, Chris shares some insights he learned through the process and how it has taken his business to a whole new level.
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The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
Auctions are the sound that sells, but very little selling can happen if you lose your voice. In today’s episode Andy is joined by 2015 IAC champion, Peter Gehers to discuss a very humbling lesson from his year as champ. Listen as they discuss areas of concern as well as proactive tips and tricks to help you sustain your voice.
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The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
There’s a difference between hiring an administrative assistant and finding the perfect executive. To discuss the ins and outs of recruiting talent Andy is joined by returning guest, Katie Imholte. Katie spends her days recruiting high level financial executives and takes some time to share some tips and tricks to find the perfect employee.
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Global Auction Guide
The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
It’s not enough to have a website, or even a mobile version of your website. To be competitive you need to optimize your website for user experience sales funnels and most important search algorithm placement. To tackle questions about optimizing your website Andy is joined this episode by Russ Hilk of AuctionServices.com and Wavebid. Breaking down some very important aspects of a great web experience they dig into what you can do TODAY to help improve your site.
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The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
Promoting and hosting large conferences and events take a considerable amount of planning and effort. This week Fast Talking Podcast host, Andy Imholte, shares his experience running the creative services shop responsible for many aspects of the American Academy of Neurology’s Annual Meeting. He will share the many lessons he has learned helping to produce this 13,000 attendee conference every April.
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Global Auction Guide
The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
Competition can sharpen our skills raise the quality of those who choose to participate. It is no different for auctioneers. For this episode the 2015 triple crown class of competitive auctioneering champions sit down to discuss their preparation as well advice for any competitors striving for the ring.
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The World Automobile Auctioneers Professional Association
The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
Understanding auction law is more than just having a license to practice. When it comes to a topic like as-is, understanding this often used term could save your company many hassels. In this episode Andy is joined by returning guest Mike Brandly to discuss the in’s and out’s of the as-is term and how it should or should not be used.
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Global Auction Guide
The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
Every July the National Auctioneer Associations elects 1 individual to serve as Vice President. In this episode we hear from 2016 candidate Scott Shuman.
The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
Auction professionals are presented with many collections, but few have the inherent value of coins. For this episode Andy is joined by returning guest Darron Meares to discuss coin collections. From defining terms to tips for handling collections this topic covers a collectible most auctioneers encounter.
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Every April automobile auctioneers gather to compete for the World Automobile Auctioneer Championship title. To take us behind the scenes, Bobby D. Elhert and Peter Gehres traveled to the contest to catch the flavor of the event. With interviews and thoughts on the day this episode covers the whole day’s activities.
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The World Automobile Auctioneers Professional Association
The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
Closing a deal is much easier when a potential client sees you as an expert. One very powerful way to show expertise is hosting a seminar. For this episode Andy is joined by Jenelle Taylor to discuss seminars and how to create them so YOU can verify your expertise to potential clients.
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Global Auction Guide
The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
Every July the National Auctioneer Associations elects 2 individuals to serve a 3-year term on the board as directors. In this episode we hear from 2016 candidate Jason Winter.
The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
Every July the National Auctioneer Associations elects 2 individuals to serve a 3-year term on the board as directors. In this episode we hear from 2016 candidate Denise Rinaldi.
The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
Every July the National Auctioneer Associations elects 2 individuals to serve a 3-year term on the board as directors. In this episode we hear from 2016 candidate Scott King.
The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
Every July the National Auctioneer Associations elects 2 individuals to serve a 3-year term on the board as directors. In this episode we hear from 2016 candidate Trisha Brauer.
The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
In part 10 of our mini series we focus on How to Win an Auctioneer Contest, Andy Imholte and Peter Gehres breakdown the persistence it takes continue to compete in auctioneer contests year after year. With tips for you next competition as well as your business, there is something for everyone.
Overview
Competition Tips
Business Tips
Since data and insights regarding the effectiveness of your advertising is more attainable than ever, the conversation needs to change. The size of your audience is trumped by the relevance, but this is new thinking and may require us to ask some hard questions. In this episode, Ryan George joins Andy to discuss these hard questions and share some experiences in which relevance made the difference.
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The Fast Talking Podcast is a small business building podcast as seen through the lens of auctioneers and auction professionals. Focusing on social media, marketing strategies, finance, operations, human resources, and time management, we provide focused discussions on important topics weekly.
In part 9 of our mini series we focus on How to Win an Auctioneer Contest, Andy Imholte and Peter Gehres breakdown winning an auctioneer contest, and how to be prepared for that eventuality. With tips for you next competition as well as your business, there is something for everyone.
Know How to Win
Competition Tips
Business Tips